Description
Refreshing pineapple mint lemonade brings tropical sunshine to classic summer drinks. Sweet tropical fruit and cool mint combine perfectly, offering a crisp and cooling escape that delights palates with its balanced, zingy character.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups water
Sweetener:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Herb:
- ½ cup mint leaves, packed
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant mint-infused simple syrup by gently heating sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves in a saucepan, allowing the herbs to release their aromatic oils while stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
- Softly crush mint leaves using a wooden spoon to intensify their essence, then simmer the mixture briefly before removing from heat and letting it cool naturally for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the mint-infused syrup through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the spent mint leaves and retaining the sweet, herbaceous liquid.
- In a large pitcher, combine freshly squeezed pineapple and lemon juices with cold water, creating a vibrant tropical base.
- Gradually incorporate the cooled mint syrup into the juice mixture, tasting and adjusting sweetness to personal preference.
- Chill the lemonade thoroughly in the refrigerator to meld the flavors and enhance its refreshing quality.
- When ready to serve, pour over ice and embellish with delicate mint sprigs and bright lemon wedges for a visually appealing and flavor-packed beverage.
Notes
- Brew a fragrant mint simple syrup by gently simmering sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves to infuse deep herbal essence.
- Strain the mint leaves completely to ensure a smooth, clean-tasting syrup without woody or bitter undertones.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding mint simple syrup incrementally, tasting as you go for perfect balance.
- Chill thoroughly before serving to enhance the refreshing qualities of this summer beverage.
- Elevate presentation with fresh mint sprigs and lemon wedges for a vibrant, Instagram-worthy drink.
- Best enjoyed immediately, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg